Tag: Geoffrey Canada

On July 24th, Young Professionals United for Change in conjunction with Triumph Group, as well as the Harvard Black Alumni Society, presents the 2nd Annual Young Professionals Rooftop Fundraiser for the Harlem Children’s Zone. The intimate afternoon of cocktails in support of the Harlem Children’s Zone will have a keynote address from its founder and [...]

SYNOPSIS The Lottery is a feature-length documentary that explores the struggles and dreams of four families from Harlem and the Bronx in the months leading up to the lottery for Harlem Success Academy, one of the most successful schools in New York City. The four families cast their lots in a high-stakes draw, where only [...]

â€œThe Open Bookâ€ explores the mental health epidemic of depression in the African American community: what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. Their aim is to alert, educate and transform individuals sufferingÂ from this illness who may be unaware. The evening opens with a screening of the Healing Starts With Us â€œOpen Bookâ€ campaign [...]